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The Question of Leasing

Should You Lease or Buy?

Ah, yes. A question for the ages. You know you want a MINI, but can't decide whether to lease one or buy it. To help out, here are a few basic considerations to help you make up your mind. And if you still can't decide? Heads lease, tails buy.

LEASE

BUY

If you plan on keeping your MINI...

3 years or less

More than 3 years

If you drive...

Under 10,000 miles/year

Over 10,000 miles/year

If you tend to...

Get bored with cars easily

Get very attached to your car

If you want...

The lowest possible monthly payments

To own your MINI after a few years

If you accessorize and customize your car with...

The occasional ornament hung from the rearview

Graphics, new rims, and a rear spoiler

If you start getting nervous...

After the 4-year manufacturer warranty expires

When it comes to lease-end inspection and paperwork

If you think the tax advantages of leasing a car are...

Very important

Not something to be concerned with

Lease Programs

Leaning towards a lease? It's a great way to get a new MINI for a low monthly payment while staying flexible.